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  1. 02-05-2009, 10:14 AM #1
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    Default Hello from Royse City, Texas

    I am hoping this post will get thru I think I screwed up the first 2 times trying to post this intro.
    I am hoping that the 2003 used Silverado with 109k miles on it will live up to the chevy truck reputation. I have had freinds tell me for years that they either had a chevy truck or knew somebody with a chevy truck that got 200 to over 300k miles on them before they got rid of them, sometimes they may have to replace a transmission or do a overhaul or engine replacement but after that it just kept going.

    I look forward to hearing from all of you to help me keep my used chevy truck alive, it has the 4.8 auto combo which I have heard will hold up, I wanted the 5.3 for some more hps but had too good of deal to pass up so settled for the 4.8 engine which also seems to be a good engine and may give me a few more mpgs. Adios for now, I'll be back from time to time with questions.
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    WElcome to the site.
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  3. 02-05-2009, 10:26 AM #3
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    A lot of the "secret" to long life for a vehicle is how you treat it. Do the maintenance - all of it that's recommended, when it's recommended - and it will help a lot. Hopefully the first owner took care of it and did maintenance on it as well.

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  4. 02-05-2009, 10:37 AM #4
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    welcome to the site
    2000 silverado with a 5.3l v8, shorty headers, upgraded plugs, 10 mil wires, magnaflow high flow cats, flowmaster 80 series muffler(2 in 2 out) w/ 18 inch stainless silverline tips. i have a k&n CIA. its a 4x4 z71 offroad package. Ls model.
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    Welcome StringBender! My 99 has 150,000 on it, my 78 has 200,000 on it, my Dad's 94 Suburban has 185,000 on it, so yeah, they can last a while.

    I have a lot of family not too far from you in Rockwall. I've spent a lot of time on that side of the lake.
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    Welcome to the site!
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    Welcome! Congrats on the Silverado!
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    Welcome to the site!
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    Welcome, you will find that they do hold up quite well, especially if you take care of it....

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    Wdelcome to the site! Nothing wroing with the 4.8L, but I do like the 5.3L in mine. Have fun!
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